Erdaohezi runs through Wu'an and Wuyi counties. The amount of water is not too large, but it is enough to feed the surrounding villagers. It is a veritable mother river.
If the little devils in Wu'an County want to quickly reinforce the Liubao stronghold, they must pass through Erdaohezi. There is an Anji Bridge on the river, which is a stone bridge built by wealthy local people in Wu'an County more than ten years ago.
Originally, the best way to block the enemy's reinforcements was to blow up the Anji Bridge, but later I heard from Li Da that when the Japs had just arrived in Wu'an County, a battalion of the Jinsui Army stayed behind to block the enemy, at Erdaohezi.
There was nothing we could do about the explosives at Anji Bridge, and the soldiers of the last battalion died on Anji Bridge.
Anji Bridge is 12 meters long and 2.4 meters wide. It is made of stone strips 1 meter long and 2.4 meters wide. The Type 94 military truck of the Japanese will be able to pass.
Fortunately, there are many mountains in Wu'an County. After passing the Anji Bridge, the road leading to the Liubao stronghold is surrounded by rolling hills on both sides, so the blocking location of the New Second Regiment was decided at Erdaohezi.
Before the battle at Liubao Stronghold started, Zhao Gang had already led the first part of the New Second Regiment to Erdaohezi.
Zhao Gang directed the soldiers to build fortifications on the high ground they had selected, and at the same time arranged for people to lay mines on the road.
"Political Commissar, the regimental leader's side should have already started," Xu Dali asked.
Zhao Gang looked at his watch and said: "It has already started. Let the soldiers pay attention. The enemy will appear at any time."
In fact, Zhao Gang's worries are completely unnecessary. The Liubao stronghold is inserted into Wuyi County like a wedge on the map and is the farthest stronghold from Wu'an County.
Erdaohezi is ten miles south of Liubao stronghold and not close to Wu'an County.
Since the two counties of Wu'an and Wuyi were stationed at the entrance of the Eighth Route Army base area, they had a large number of troops. The commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, each arranged for a regiment to be stationed there.
There are densely populated Jaap strongholds in Wu'an, and there is only one reinforced squadron of combat troops stationed daily in the county, plus a large number of puppet troops.
Therefore, if the Japs wanted to reinforce the Liubao stronghold on a large scale, they would not be able to reach it within two or three hours.
more than an hour ago
Takeuchi Wataru, the top commander of the Japanese army stationed in Wu'an County, had just fallen asleep when he heard the adjutant's hurried knock on the door. Takeuchi Wataru was awakened and yelled: "Baga, you are dead, you are dead, if not one of you can convince me."
For the reason, you should prepare to report to the base below!"
"Hey, report to Colonel, we just received a call from the Liubao stronghold, saying that they were besieged by the main force of the Chinese armed forces and asked for support!" Yamaguchi Saburo said loudly.
"Nani? The main force, how come the main force of the Chinese appears in the defense zone?" Wataru Takeuchi shouted loudly.
"Junji Ono reported that based on the density of firepower, this group of enemies is equipped with at least a dozen cannons and forty or fifty machine guns. The firepower is very fierce and the number of people is as high as a thousand. The Ryubao stronghold is waiting for reinforcements." Saburo Yamaguchi
Said again.
After hearing what the adjutant said, Takeuchi scolded: "Baga, immediately dispatch the garrison in the city to quickly reinforce the Liubao stronghold along the Erdao River."
"Hi"
"Invite the great tiger king here and tell him that I have something urgent to do to see him!" Takeuchi Wataru said again.
"Hi"
In the Wu'an County garrison headquarters, Takeuchi Wataru and Major Oyama Yongfu of the cavalry squadron were talking.
"Colonel Takeuchi, when I came here just now, I saw your people gathering in an emergency. Did something happen?" Isamu Oyama asked.
"Yes, a stronghold in the defense zone was attacked by Chinese armed forces. I am preparing to send reinforcements and need your help now." Wataru Takeuchi replied.
"Oh, is this Chinese armed force very powerful? Isn't it possible to eliminate the threat with the strength of your unit?" Oyama Yufu asked in surprise.
"According to reports from the Liubao stronghold, the enemy has a considerable amount of heavy firepower and the number is at least a thousand. However, I think they are scared out of their wits. There cannot be such a large enemy in the defense area." Wataru Takeuchi said confidently.
"However, there is an old saying in China, it is better to believe what is there than what is not, so I am asking for your help in the hope that this enemy can be completely annihilated. In this way, both you and I will do a great job." Wataru Takeuchi said arrogantly.
"But the order I received was to safely deliver the military fire to Yangquan County for subsequent raids. If something happens to me, I cannot bear the responsibility!" Dashan Yufu said in a deep voice.
"Otaka, because we are fellow villagers, I will give you this opportunity. You must know that there are thousands of enemies coming this time. As long as we annihilate them all on the spot, General Shinozuka will definitely reward you greatly.
Ours, you will be promoted to lieutenant colonel by then." Wataru Takeuchi said again.
"But." Although Oyama Yufu has a brave name, he is very cautious.
"Baga, Oyama-kun, what about your Bushido spirit? Back then, our single brigade was able to defeat a division of the enemy's Central Army. Why are you so timid?" Wataru Takeuchi said loudly.
The expression on Isamu Oyama's face changed, and he finally nodded and said, "Hi, Isamu Oyama is willing to obey the order."
"Yo Xi! Then order your troops to assemble! If you go late, be careful of those Chinese armed forces escaping!" Wataru Takeuchi said loudly.
"Hi"
Little did they know that the New Second Regiment had already set up a trap and was just waiting for the devils from Wu'an County to get in?
Oyama Yuuo's cavalry squadron took the lead, and eight Type 94 military trucks loaded with soldiers set off from Wu'an County. From the beginning to the end, Takeuchi Wataru never had a detailed understanding of the enemy he was about to face, let alone thought about it.
However, you may be defeated or even annihilated.
Like all Japanese officers of this era, in the eyes of Takeuchi Wataru, except for the so-called central army which has some combat effectiveness, other local armies are simply vulnerable. Many armies are composed of a group of untrained soldiers armed with crude weapons.
Made up of farmers, they basically have no fighting ability.
To deal with such an army, you don't need to know the enemy's situation at all. You only need to know where the enemy is. After a few shots, the enemies will be sure to flee. At that time, you only need to pursue them from behind.
Just after leaving the county town, Takeuchi Wataru was still cautious and drove the car very slowly for fear of being ambushed.
But after walking for nearly thirty miles, he found nothing happened. Takeuchi found that he had overthought it. How could the Chinese people have the courage to send people to intercept his large army.
After figuring this out, Takeuchi Wataru immediately ordered the car soldiers to drive as fast as possible to prevent the enemies who were attacking the Ryubao stronghold from escaping.
Here, Zhou Weihan led his troops on a forced march from the Liubao stronghold. They traveled ten miles and arrived in less than half an hour.
It was already bright at this time, and there was no movement in Erdaohezi.
Zhou Weihan waved his hand to stop advancing, and the soldiers hid aside. Jing Dagang immediately sent someone to contact Zhao Gang.
"Captain, is the battle at Liubao Stronghold over?" Zhao Gang bent over and trotted over.
"It's over. The battle went well. How's it going here? Lao Li also took people to Lijiagou to provide support." Zhou Weihan asked.
"The enemy didn't make any movement at all. Could it be that they passed along Lijiagou?" Zhao Gang said doubtfully.
"No, Erdaohezi is the fastest way to the Liubao stronghold. The little devil will not seek the far distance instead of the near." Zhou Weihan said.
"Jing Dagang, let the soldiers enter the position quickly. The New Second Regiment will be staring here today."
When Sanshui wrote this paragraph, he was thinking about what to do if he couldn't hit the enemy from the top of the mountain. He could only think that the position should be chosen in advance and the distance should be appropriate.
